Artificial Things Flashcards
Choreographer.
Lucy bennet
Company
Stopgap
Date premiered
2014
Dance style
Inclusive contemporary dance
Choreographic approach
Collaborative. Material developed from movement in wheelchair
Stimuli
Image of isolated figure on collapsed wheelchair as if in snowglobe. Painting by Serbian artist. Dancers personal experience
Number of dancers
4
Structure
- Underling tension
- Seeking liberation
- Aftermath of tragedy where dancers pensive
Choreographic intent
Coming to terms with life limitations
Finding resolution by coming together
Surrendering to fact we all live with Individual regret
Staging. And set
Floor pale grey with wooden edge to show restriction. Trapped in snow globe
Headless suit on mannequin used by dancer in solo. Father?
Blue green brown relate to artist
Lighting
Blue and white enhances cold
Spotlight allows facial expression to be seen
Spotlight bring personal limitations and disabilities into focus
Amber light in duet shows warmth
Aural
Clock ticking at beginning and piano at end show passing of time
Wind. Thunder. Urban sounds.
Sunshine of your smile fragmented and distorted throughout piece but played at end
Choreographic devices
Mirroring.
Contact. Support and connection
Contrast. Contrasting shapes and dynamics
Unison. Shows equality
Counterpoint. Create contrast in level and direction
Actions
Sit Reach Pull Stare Embrace Drop
Dynamics
Delicate
Slow
Tender
Gentle
